Controller

RPI Group, Inc. is searching for an experienced Controller to support our company headquarters located in Fredericksburg, VA. Working directly under the CFO, the Controller will manage all aspects of the financial department, including corporate accounting, regulatory and financial reporting, budget and forecasts preparation, as well as development of internal control policies and procedures. The controller will provide financial support and in-depth analysis to RPI’s departments and business units. As an integral part of the finance team, the controller will be able to operate independently with minimal supervision and oversight and will be able to collaborate effectively.  

Role and Responsibilities:  

• Using Costpoint, maintain an adequate system of accounting records, implementing a comprehensive set of controls and budgets designed to mitigate risk, enhance the accuracy of the company’s reported financial results. 
• Ensure reported results comply with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and maintain the chart of accounts. 
• General ledger maintenance including accruals, adjusting entries, account reconciliations, etc. Coordinate activities within accounting team to ensure proper entries are made in payroll, job costing, benefits, and various prepaid/advance accounts. Manage and maintain the accuracy of the General Ledger. 
• Identify any discrepancies in the accounts, troubleshoot origin, and make correcting entries to ensure accurate financial reporting. Prepare GL account reconciliations and/or oversee the preparation within the team. 
• Assist with corporate cash management and cash flow in respect to Payroll, AR, and AP. 
• Utilize Costpoint to prepare government billings and other supporting reports and schedules. 
• Prepare month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities including journal entry posting, balance sheet reconciliations and corporate expense allocation. 
• Prepare indirect rate budgets and file annual Provisional Rate Submission. 
• Prepare and submit Incurred Cost Estimate and all other DCAA submissions. 
• Coordinate and prepare monthly financial statements for senior management. 
• Work with 401(k) plan administrators. 
• Work with external accountants on the corporate tax return. 
• Assessing current accounting and financial operations, policies and procedures offering recommendations for improvement and implementing new processes. 
• Evaluating accounting and internal control systems. 
• Building budgets and forecasting models for senior leadership. 
• Additional duties as assigned. 

Qualifications and Education Requirements  

• Bachelor’s degree required (Accounting or Finance preferred) 
• Federal Government contractor experience required 
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
• Costpoint Accounting Software experience highly desired
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP, FAR, DCAA, DCMA 
• 5 years’ experience in accounting and finance  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• Possess a strong worth ethic and a professional sense of integrity